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18 Jul 2019
We can help politicians to help the museum sector, says NEMO chief
Julie Ward – a member of the European Parliament – had an interesting and informative day, hands-on as an intern at the Bonnefantenmuseum in Maastricht, The Netherlands. She had an introduction to the museum and its collections by the artistic director. Then she got to stand at the information counter,
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17 Jul 2019
Iowa waterpark to expand with new theme park
The owners of Lost Island Waterpark, in Waterloo, Iowa, US, have announced plans to augment their attraction with a new US$100m (€89.2m, £80.6m) theme park. The Lost Island Themepark, which will sit on land more than twice the size of the 27-acre waterpark, is projected to attract twice as many visitors.
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16 Jul 2019
Microsoft adds cultural heritage to artificial intelligence programme
Cultural heritage has become the latest focus for Microsoft in its AI for Good portfolio – a five-year commitment to using artificial intelligence to tackle some of society's biggest challenges. Already included in the US$125m (€111.4m, £100.6m) programme are AI for Earth (providing for tools for startups working
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16 Jul 2019
Virgin Galactic merger brings commercial space travel closer
Virgin Galactic believes it has the necessary financial muscle to reach commercialisation with its proposed space tourism flights, after merging with investment partnership Social Capital Hedosophia (SCH). The transaction, which is due to complete during the second half of 2019, will deliver US$1.3bn (€1.16bn,
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15 Jul 2019
Rollercoaster dedicated to Pittsburgh Steelers opens at Kennywood
A new record-breaking ride dedicated to American Football team the Pittsburgh Steelers has come to Kennywood in Pennsylvania, US. Named after the legendary Steelers defensive line from the 1970s, the Steel Curtain is the signature attraction for Steelers Country – a new area of the park which features
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15 Jul 2019
Jurassic World - The Ride opens at Universal Hollywood
Revamped and completely reimagined, Universal's popular Jurassic Park thrill ride has undergone a full rebranding and retheming as Jurassic World – The Ride. Inspired by the popular IP's new set of Jurassic World films, the Vekoma-manufactured ride, which first opened in 1996, now features Chris Pratt, Bryce
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15 Jul 2019
2020 opening schedule announced for new jungle habitats at Auckland Zoo
New Zealand's Auckland Zoo has revealed a timetable for opening each part of its new South East Asia Jungle Track project ‒ a NZ$58m (US$39m, €34.6m, £31m) investment that's part of the zoo's wider 10-year, NZ$150m (US$100.9m, €89.5m, £80.4m) evolution programme, funded by Auckland Council. The development
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12 Jul 2019
Abu Dhabi aquarium on track for 2020 opening
What is set to be the Middle East's biggest aquarium is due to open in 2020, with construction of the attraction in Abu Dhabi reportedly about 70 per cent complete. The National Aquarium will be a cornerstone of the upcoming dining and entertainment destination Al Qana, which is being created by Al Barakah
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12 Jul 2019
Last surviving jekt vessel at centre of new Norwegian shipping museum
A new museum that celebrates centuries-old Norwegian shipping practices has been opened in Bodø, north-western Norway. Created by architects Rintala Eggertsson and exhibition design studio Kvorning Design & Communication, the Norwegian Jekt Trade Museum pays tribute to the jekt: an open freight vessel,
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12 Jul 2019
Expanded and improved: the new Jim Clark Motorsport Museum opens after refit
The new Jim Clark Motorsport Museum has opened in Duns, in the Scottish Borders, following the completion of a £1.6m (US$2m, €1.78m) partnership project to enhance its displays. Almost £635,000 of the funding was provided by the National Lottery Heritage Fund Scotland, while Scottish Borders Council, Museums
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11 Jul 2019
Unesco adds 29 new sites to World Heritage list
The architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, the ruins of Babylon, a migratory bird sanctuary on the coast of the Yellow Sea, and a Prosecco wine production area in northeastern Italy are among 29 new additions to Unesco's World Heritage list this year. Unesco has been holding its 43rd session of the World Heritage
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